ATHLETICS

hello, we are the essex blades athletics club

Athletics is a sport of many athletic disciplines (e.g. 100m, 200m, Long Jump etc.). It is composed of 3 main categories; running, jumping and throwing. Many of these you will see in the Olympics. It is performed over 3 different terrains depending on which discipline you compete in. It is a team sport performed individually. Each individual will compete in a discipline(s) and points are awarded for the top 8 athletes. At the end of the competition the points are tallied and a winner is decided.

How many teams do we have?

We have 2 teams, a Track and Field team and a Cross-Country Team, however many of the cross country runners will also compete for the track and field team.

We attend 3 BUCS National competitions a year; Indoors, Outdoors and Cross Country. These are the most prestigious competitions for University level Athletics. We also partake in a London Universities and Colleges Athletics series which consists of an Indoor Championships, a 3 part Outdoor Series and a 5 part Cross Country League.

Do I need anything else before I get involved?

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To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. All of the different club membership options are listed below with a description of what each membership covers.

basic member

Allows you to attend Come & Try sessions and Trials (and provides insurance cover at these sessions), vote in club elections, added to the club mailing list and receive a discount on Sports Fed tickets.

FREE

Athletics Standard Membership

Ref: M10000040

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Price: £0.00

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Full member

Includes all benefits of basic membership, but also allows the member to attend weekly training sessions and compete for the club. The member is also insured whilst taking part in Essex Blades Athletics Club activity.

£20

Athletics - Full Membership

Ref: M10195800

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basic member

Allows you to attend general club training session (although not team specific ones), vote in elections, added to the club mailing list and means you are insured against injury whilst at that Sports Clubs session.

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